ive not heard of that happening where i live. dont think they really could tbh as a lot of the schools dont offer triple scienceQuote:
Originally Posted by Tori
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ive not heard of that happening where i live. dont think they really could tbh as a lot of the schools dont offer triple scienceQuote:
Originally Posted by Tori
He wants to go into medicine although at the moment, he's considering which route to go down, but is airing more towards the surgery area. He's always wanted to do something in medicine and looking at his options, wasn't able to decide between which of the three he would really get his teeth into because they've all got areas that he's really interested in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abi
His first module exam is in January 09, then June 09, then January 10 and then June 10.
I don't know if it will be much help to you, but one of my friends was going to apply for Medicine this year. From what she told me, you have to have two sciences at A Level, and then two "hard" subjects. Something like Maths, English Literature, History etc. So if he does pick two in the end, they will have to be two that he is willing to carry on at A Level. So maybe looking at the A Level syllabuses would be good? Because if he's not going to be interested in them at A Level, then theres no point for him to do them at GCSE. One or two let you only do one science A Level, but the majority want two. And he will need a ton of work experience in the health care area, so if he got going on that now then it will be sooo much easier to write his personal statement. But that's a long way off, lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by JojoHe wants to go into medicine although at the moment, he's considering which route to go down, but is airing more towards the surgery area. He's always wanted to do something in medicine and looking at his options, wasn't able to decide between which of the three he would really get his teeth into because they've all got areas that he's really interested in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abi
His first module exam is in January 09, then June 09, then January 10 and then June 10.
The module exams will make it so much easier for him though. So triple science won't be as hard as they make out. He will only have to remember the topics for a matter of months, rather than untill the end of the year. Plus it will mean that if he suddenly hates Physics (for example) then it won't matter too much, because he can just do Biology and Chem A Level.
My friend did triple Science at GCSE and got a B in Biology, C in Chemistry and D in Physics. She resat 1 module of Biology and 1 module of Chemistry during the course. This was at a school with figures of under the average for the county, though. I think it also depends on what you go into it with; she got a 6.4 in her Science SAT, the minimum her school would allow a pupil to take triple science with. I don't think she put a great deal of effort in when it came to revision either, so all of those factors influenced her grades and could mean that your son does a lot better providing he is in better circumstances starting the course and puts in his best effort.
Also, this friend and I often discussed the modules that we did. She did every module that I did for my 2 GCSE's in Science, just one more unit for each science beyond that I think. Unless that's majorly difficult I don't think triple is that much harder than double. I did better than my friend in the modules that we both did, so I think it all depends on ability as indicated by the SAT and the effort that the individual puts in. After a 7 in the SAT I got 3A*'s in modules in the first year, which were pulled down to a high A by one module I scraped an A in and my ISA which was a middle A. My friend got B's, C's and 1D in modules in the first year, but got an A* and A in the ones she resat because she put in more effort as she knew she'd messed up the first time round.
He's also doing higher level Maths and taking History along with his other option choices.Quote:
Originally Posted by AbiI don't know if it will be much help to you, but one of my friends was going to apply for Medicine this year. From what she told me, you have to have two sciences at A Level, and then two "hard" subjects. Something like Maths, English Literature, History etc. So if he does pick two in the end, they will have to be two that he is willing to carry on at A Level. So maybe looking at the A Level syllabuses would be good? Because if he's not going to be interested in them at A Level, then theres no point for him to do them at GCSE. One or two let you only do one science A Level, but the majority want two. And he will need a ton of work experience in the health care area, so if he got going on that now then it will be sooo much easier to write his personal statement. But that's a long way off, lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by JojoHe wants to go into medicine although at the moment, he's considering which route to go down, but is airing more towards the surgery area. He's always wanted to do something in medicine and looking at his options, wasn't able to decide between which of the three he would really get his teeth into because they've all got areas that he's really interested in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abi
His first module exam is in January 09, then June 09, then January 10 and then June 10.
The module exams will make it so much easier for him though. So triple science won't be as hard as they make out. He will only have to remember the topics for a matter of months, rather than untill the end of the year. Plus it will mean that if he suddenly hates Physics (for example) then it won't matter too much, because he can just do Biology and Chem A Level.
In his Yr10 SATS he got a level 8 for his Maths, level 7 for his Science and level 7 for his English and English Lit. I think its this year that he does work experience also, so will have a look into where he may be able to do that, to maybe gain an insight.
TBH thats one thing that does concern me as up till now he hasn't done much revision, to gain the results that he has in his normal class tests and his SATS, which I've said to him will have to change.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kim
He also gets a lot of bullying from classmates and supposed friends and this year, the school have decided to change his tutor group, which has seemingly lumped him into the same tutor group as those who have done some of the bullying. He is happy to stay there for the moment and see how it goes, but I've told him I'll be on the phone/down to the school if it doesn't work for him. I don't understand why they've felt the need to do this tbh as he no longer has any of his so called friends in the same tutor group anymore.
Medicine is one of the few course where GCSEs really count. Most English Universities use them to distinguish between the many candidates with 4 A passes at A level.
Chemistry is the main science requirement, but many candidates take 3 sciences at A level. The general studies A level is not counted if you are applying for medicine.
Dr Tangliss's forum ( see link in here signature) is really good for anyone thinking of applying to medicine, and as I have mentioned before the ucas webite - ucas.com is esssential reading. If you do a subject search you can then look at all the Universities that offer the subject, the entry requirements etc. Some also have links to info about have they choose applicants and what the non- academic requirements are.
You are recommended to do Duke of Edinburgh Gold, volunteer at old folks home/hospital, do work experience in a caring environment, take part is extra curricular activities such as sport and music etc, etc.
Apparently they want smart high achievers who are demonstrably caring, interested in medicine and society in general and well rounded.
Not a short list of requirements!
With regards to bullying - nip it in the bud now.
My son was being bullied by the same people in physics and French, he wouldn't let me contact the school in case I made it worse.
He got Bs in both those subjects, and I don't think it is a coincidence.
His physics jotter was ripped to shreads with scribbles and obcene drawing etc, his book was stolen, his stuff chucked around the class etc etc etc.
By the time it got to the exams he had no notes to study and was totally behind.
I've tried to talk to my eldest, but like yours, doesn't want to make the situation worse. Plus, his school has this "wonderful" policy of bringing the bullied and the bully together in a meeting and ask the bully why he's doing it, how its upsetting the bullied etc, which then does make the situation entirely worse. I've told my son to tell me how he feels about being in that tutor group by the end of this week (he goes back tomorrow) and I'll be knocking heads together if something isn't changed at my request. He is a high achiever, who has been left to get on with his work, instead of being pushed forwards, something which I've raised on numerous occasions with his tutor - but then the whole tutor system means its a whole, he says/she says situation. Before long, I would be removing him from the school, but unfortunately our choices are very limited, they're all basically v bad schools in our area with under 50% achieving 5 or more A-C grades. MY only other option is private schooling, but I can't afford £16k per year, and would have to follow through the same treatment for my other 3, and that I couldn't even think about affording. It riles me, it really does, but to be honest, I'm not entirely sure what else I can do. However, should it be carrying on this year, I shall be speaking to the LEA as I've found a lot of happenings totally unacceptable and considering the school received a "Good" OFSTED report last year, something is terribly wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trinity
Sorry - totally off topic from results received by other members.
I left it for the whole of 4th year.
He started 5th year just before the summer and the 'main' bully is unfortunately still in his classes for Higher. In one of his subjects a friend of his was making his way to sit beside my son, and the bully pushed her out of the way and took the seat. I was so worried that I contacted the school, but when the guidance teacher spoke to my son he said that there was no problem and to leave it.
My son has dropped physics and french and hopefully the teachers in the subjects he is doing now have a better control over what is going on in their classes and there will not be a problem, but I think that is wishful thinking.